“It’s unfortunate that some analysts on mainstream media are describing Taftan as the ‘Wuhan’ [the epicenter of COVID-19 in China] of Pakistan,” Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal said in a video message. “Anyhow, at least Balochistan received some attention because of the Taftan quarantine facility,” he added sarcastically, referring to the years of neglect and underfunding the province has suffered. “I wish Balochistan was recognised for its positive aspects too.”Kamal elaborated that the pilgrims returning from Iran were quarantined in Taftan and then sent to their respective provinces. “Let me ask you a question,” the chief minister said. Pakistan shares a 960 kilometre border with Iran, with the main crossing point at Taftan in Balochistan province.

Source: The Express Tribune March 20, 2020 02:15 UTC